Where does Fifty Shades of Grey rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would say that Fifty Shades of Grey ranks in the top 5 of my audiobook collection. I currently have about 40+ so it definitely left a good impression on me.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character was Christian Grey. There was a deep yearning through out the book of him wanting to be loved and accepted by Anastasia. He was so clear about everything and I thought he was very patient with Anastasia while she over analyzed everything and continued to give mixed messages.

What aspect of Becca Battoe’s performance would you have changed?

For me she did a good job. I think that I would have preferred a calmer voice. I don;t know if it was Becca's voice or Anastasia's over thinking that made the character some what annoying.

What made the experience of listening to Fifty Shades of Grey the most enjoyable?

The narrator really made each character come to life.

What did you like best about this story?

The actual storyline was very good. I loved the whole first impression of Grey & Ana.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scenes were the helicopter ride, the glider ride, and of course the play room.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes the scenes were really hot with all of the S&M. The one thing that made me laugh was how Ana seemed so "air headed". Some of her thoughts were priceless. lol!

Any additional comments?

This book was really exciting. I read the other comments and they were bad views of the book. However you can't listen to what other people say. You have to listen for yourself. I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK! YOU WILL LOVE IT IF YOU ARE INTO EROTICA AND IF YOU WANT TO TAP INTO YOUR FREAKY/KINKY SIDE. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!

I would recommend reading the book over listening to the audiobook. Becca Battoe's narration is incredibly amateurish and grating. The annoying and often sing songy voicing of characters detracts from the novel. I found myself wishing she would just shut up. I wish I had purchased the book instead. I don't understand how Becca Battoe was ever hired. Her performance is so cheezy and ridiculously over the top. Imagine the characters in the comedic movie "White Chicks" reading 50 Shades of Grey - that is what Becca Battoe's performance is like.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Becca Battoe?

Any person off of the street would be better than Becca Battoe. Next time just call me. I can voice characters far better than she can.

If I were to answer this question, it may come across as an insult to those who would like it. I can only speak for myself!

Would you ever listen to anything by E. L. James again?

No.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Becca Battoe?

Becca Battoe was perfect, because she sounded really bitchy, and the main character seemed to kind of be that way.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Fifty Shades of Grey?

All of it.

Any additional comments?

This book is so not good, that it lends itself to the audiobook format, because it has to be heard out loud to be believed. I recommend anyone who wants to read it to enjoy it in audio format for a good chuckle. The two main characters were completely unlikeable, and I was relieved when the story finally ended. I was bored towards the end. After they'd had sex for the twentieth time, I didn't care anymore. I was mildly horrified to learn there are TWO MORE books, wherein they get back together. Why? She needs to go away from him. Remind me of the allure again? Oh yeah, he's hot and a billionaire -- boring.The author overuses repetitive descriptive adjectives to the point where it became a game to try to guess how she would describe his smile or her reaction. Repetitive. Did I mention that it was repetitive?

What could E. L. James have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Burned the manuscript before deciding to send it to the publisher.

Would you be willing to try another one of Becca Battoe’s performances?

Only if it were free and I would only have to listen to it for a minute or two. I sincerely hope this doesn't ruin her reputation/career as a narrator.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

It provided employment for the people at the book manufacturer's.

Any additional comments?

The writing in this book was not even good enough to be called second-rate. I'm all for a good erotic story, but this was pornography- and not even good pornography at that. BORING! TEDIOUS! The main character reminded me of what my friends and I were like in 5th or 6th grade, obsessed about when we were going to get our periods and who would get it first. Just childish empty-headed blather as far as I am concerned. This creepy dude, despite his good looks and money, has so many control issues he should be the head of a Latin-American dictatorship. He's an abusive, manipulative asshat who confuses not only himself but also the idiot Anastasia about what "love" is. Blech. If crap took a dump and then ate it and threw up, it would be this story.Sound childish? It's written for the same audience that enjoyed this train wreck.